Testosterone spikes linked to stronger political opinions in men
A recent study found changes in testosterone and cortisol levels were weakly linked to shifts in political opinions. Opinion stability varied throughout the day and depended on individual hormonal fluctuations.
Testosterone and estradiol levels linked to depression symptoms and SSRI side effects in men
A study conducted in Denmark examined the relationship between sex hormone levels and major depressive disorder (MDD) in unmedicated men. Researchers found that higher levels of testosterone were associated with more severe depressive symptoms, particularly vegetative symptoms like weight loss,...
New study explores testosterone’s role in men’s romantic misjudgments
A new study suggests testosterone may heighten men’s sensitivity to friendly cues from women, but only among men with high self-perceived attractiveness.
Scientists uncover disturbing effect of testosterone on men’s view of conservatively dressed women
A new study reveals that testosterone increases men's dehumanization of conservatively dressed women, showing that even without sexualization cues, physiological changes can distort perceptions.
Testosterone makes young men less sensitive to angry faces
A study found that administering testosterone to young men reduced their sensitivity to angry facial expressions but did not affect their recognition of fearful faces, suggesting testosterone may influence aggressive behavior by altering perception of social threats.
Low testosterone and high neurofilament protein predict cognitive decline in older men
A recent study found that older men with low testosterone and high neurofilament protein levels are at a significantly higher risk of cognitive decline, suggesting these biomarkers can effectively predict future dementia.
Female partner’s orgasm can ‘rescue’ masculinity lost to low testosterone, study finds
A study found that female orgasms significantly boost perceptions of male masculinity, especially in men with low testosterone, while using Viagra without erectile dysfunction can reduce these perceptions.
Steroid use linked to diminished emotional recognition skills in men
Recent research indicates that men using anabolic-androgenic steroids struggle to accurately recognize emotions of anger and disgust, with these challenges more pronounced among those with steroid dependence.
Testosterone boosts dominance as individuals climb the social ladder, study finds
A study of Japanese university rugby players found that higher testosterone levels significantly boost dominance behaviors as individuals climb the social hierarchy within their team, shedding light on the complex interplay between hormones and social dynamics.
Testosterone might recalibrate how teenagers process emotional cues
A study in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience reveals how testosterone may shift teens' focus from family to peers, highlighting its role in the social re-orientation of transgender boys undergoing hormone therapy.
Weightlifters using testosterone-boosting steroids tend to have poorer sleep, study finds
Men who use muscle-boosting steroids are more likely to suffer from poor sleep quality. The findings, published in BMC Psychiatry, suggest that these sleep issues might persist even after steroid use ends.
Rubbing testosterone gel on men’s upper arms eliminates the audience effect, study finds
A study conducted on young men found that applying testosterone gel to their upper arms eliminated their strategic prosocial behavior, which is the tendency to act more prosocially when observed by others.
Testosterone might temporarily help reduce avoidance tendencies in women with social anxiety disorder
Testosterone reduced fear in women with social anxiety disorder, most notably in those with strong avoidance tendencies, according to new research. However, this effect did not persist nor influence overall symptom severity.
Testosterone fluctuations predict mood changes of girls in puberty
A study spanning eight weeks, focusing on girls aged 11 to 14, found that weekly fluctuations in testosterone levels could predict mood changes. However, the strength and nature of this correlation varied based on theta wave activity in the frontal...
Scientists are untangling the complex interplay between testosterone, aggression, and shame
A recent study reveals that testosterone reactivity influences aggressive behavior in young men, especially when paired with feelings of shame. The research underscores a complex relationship between hormonal responses to social exclusion and individual shame proneness, impacting subsequent aggressive behavior.
